10 Great Ideas for a Mid-Summer Kalamazoo Weekend
Middle of August and there are just a few weekends of summer left. Here are our ideas for the weekend of August 18-20 in Southwest Michigan.
Lunchtime Live
Friday August 18Bronson Park, Kalamazoo
Friday afternoon's Lunchtime Live at Bronson Park includes entertainment from Kalamazoo based Run 4 Cover band.
Movies in the Park - Lego Batman
Friday August 18La Crone Park 535 W. Paterson St. Kalamazoo
The Movies in the Park series moves to LaCrone Park on Kalamazoo's north side for Lego Batman movie. The movie begins at sunset.
Mendon Riverfest
August 17-19Reed Riverside Park, Mendon
The annual festival on the banks of the St Joseph River includes highlights like a parade at noon Saturday and concludes with a fireworks display over the river.
Calhoun County Fair
Continues Through August 19Marshall
Michigan's oldest County Fair continues through Saturday. Friday's entertainment includes Liverpool Legends Beatles Tribute group.
Marhsall Mandolin Summit
Concludes August 20Franke Center for the Arts, Marshall
This year's theme is "Swinging from Bach to Bluegrass."
Kalamazoo Vintage Market
August 19-20County Expo Center, Kalamazoo
One person's trash could be your treasure. What might you find at this year's Vintage Market?
20th Annual Oshtemo Rotary Fun Day
August 19Flesher Field, 9th Street, Oshtemo
Free admission to the Fun Day. Pancake breakfast from 9-11 and hot dogs from 11-4.
Kalamazoo Reptile and Exotic Pet Expo
August 19County Expo Center, Kalamazoo
The expo offers the chance to buy, sell and trade exotic pets.
South Haven Boat Walk
August 19Michigan Maritime Museum
Similar to a home tour, boats will open for ticket holders to board and see above and below decks.
Kalamazoo BB and Air Gun Show
August 20County Expo Center, Kalamazoo
The event expects 100 tables of air and bb guns for sale or trade.